This beautifully renovated Queanbeyan home is full of history and could be yours

Those passing 11 Blundell Street in Queanbeyan will be forgiven for mistaking the charming home for a property of modest proportions.

But if you attend an open inspection before it goes up for auction on September 28, you’ll instead discover a historical residence of significant size that’s been called home by a number of distinguished pioneering families.

Sir Murray Tyrell’s Cottage, as it is called, shines a light on colonial Australian architecture characterised by simple brick facades, pitched rooflines, balanced symmetrical designs and multi-paned vertical windows.

The 1860 home has undergone renovations and extensions throughout the decades, but a number of period features, such as its gorgeous timber-lined ceilings and an arched brick fireplace, have been preserved.

Today, it offers a substantial footprint of six bedrooms, three bathrooms, several multipurpose spaces, multiple living rooms and a double garage.

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Agent Darren Bennett of Ian McNamee & Partners says the home has attracted considerable attention – given it also sits on more than 1000 square metres – with nearly 30 groups taken through in the first week alone.

“This home is unique in age and location, backing onto the playing fields and the nearby Queanbeyan River,” he says.

“It would certainly suit a family thanks to the impressive internal space on offer and the many lifestyle benefits you’ll enjoy due to its proximity to nearby parks.”

Modern everyday practicalities are taken care of by the expansive kitchen in the heart of the home, equipped with a Clarendon solid-fuel cooker, stainless steel appliances, a butler’s wet pantry (currently used as a bar) and a large walk-in pantry.

The space seamlessly integrates with a large dining area, where rich timber flooring flows underfoot.

White French doors add to the aesthetic and open to a large paved al fresco space, perfect for summer entertaining.

Elsewhere, elevated decks offer spots to soak up views across Blundell Park to the tree-lined river beyond.

“Whether you envision a bustling extended family residence or a creative space for your business, this unique property presents a rare opportunity to embrace a lifestyle filled with history, comfort and possibilities,” Bennett says.

Sir Murray Tyrell’s Cottage is set to go to auction at 10am on September 28 with price hopes of $1.2 million-$1.3 million.